The comments come at the pinnacle of the tensions between the judiciary and the rest of the government.
While judges ruled that police have a difficult job "does not excuse blurring the boundaries of use of force."
Tal will explain why he now feels that, while he can't accept the changes proposed in the reform, he can also no longer wholeheartedly participate in protests against it.
Opponents see the effort as a threat to judicial independence; supporters see it as restoring parliamentary supremacy. Compromise is not only desirable but possible and essential.
How does a modern democracy safeguard its future? The answer lies not in concentrating power but in rigorously maintaining the delicate architecture of checks and balances.
Tal Raviv expressed a clear vision of what Israelis need: They are hungry for a productive way to reach out across divides.
Dan Meridor decries the state of present-day Israel but expresses hope for the future. ‘This is the project of a lifetime.’
The Defeat of Evil ends with this somber warning: “Even in victory, we must remember: No triumph is ever complete or permanent. Safeguarding our values demands constant vigilance.”
A bitterly divided country, already at war for a year and a half, could be facing even more challenging times ahead.
Israel Democracy Institute found that 68% of respondents would prioritize returning the hostages, compared to 25% who would prioritize toppling Hamas.
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